Hybrids, concept cars generate auto show buzz

A man walks at the Toyota booth during preparations for the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt Germany,Sunday Sept. 8, 2013. The 65th IAA features more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world and takes place from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 , 2013.

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Veiled Ferrari cars wait on the grounds of the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt , Germany,Sunday Sept. 8, 2013. The 65th IAA features more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world and takes place from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 , 2013.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Here are 10 of the most eagerly awaited new cars going on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The show opens to journalists on Tuesday, industry visitors on Thursday and the public on Saturday. It runs through Sept. 22.

— Volkswagen e-Golf electric-only compact: VW takes the plunge into electric vehicles with a version of its sales volume leader it says has a range of 190 kilometers and costs €3.30 to drive 100 kilometers (62 miles.)

— Opel Monza concept: This concept car — meaning not necessarily headed for production — should provide clues to future designs from GM's European subsidiary, which is struggling to turn its earnings around.

— Audi Sport Quattro concept plug-in hybrid: A four-seat coupe with big air intakes giving the front end an aggressive look, and an enormous 700 horsepower from its electric motor and large 4-liter V8 internal combustion engine. Top speed: 305 kph (190 mph.)

— Dacia Duster. This moderately priced SUV from Renault's Romania-based Dacia brand has been an unexpected big seller; the 2014 version is getting an updated front end in hopes of keeping it that way.